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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,744.98, 11,552.96 and 6,997.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,744.98, 11,552.96 and 6,997.56 is: 10,438.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,744.98 : 11,552.96 = 6,997.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,744.98/11,552.96 = 6,997.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,744.98x = 11,552.96 × 6,997.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,744.98x = 80,842,504.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,842,504.95/7,744.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,438.05

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